What is the average electricity rate in Mount Vernon, Illinois?

The average residential electricity rate in Mount Vernon is approximately 23.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.

What is the average natural gas bill in Mount Vernon?

Natural gas customers in Mount Vernon pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $1.08/therm per therm.

Which electric company serves Mount Vernon, Illinois?

Electricity in Mount Vernon is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.

Which gas company serves Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon natural gas service is provided by Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.

How do Mount Vernon electricity rates compare to Illinois averages?

Mount Vernon's electricity rate of 23.13¢/kWh is below the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.

How do I start or stop utility service in Mount Vernon?

To start electric service in Mount Vernon, contact ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. For gas service, contact Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.

Mount Vernon, Illinois Gas & Electricity Rates — Utility Providers & Savings 2026

Gas & Electricity in Mount Vernon, Illinois

Mount Vernon residents in Illinois receive electric service through ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and natural gas distribution from Peoples Gas. Illinois's energy assistance programs, including LIHEAP and weatherization, are available to income-qualified Mount Vernon households.

Compared to the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh/kWh, Mount Vernon's electricity rate of 23.13¢/kWh is 0.72¢ below the Illinois average. As Illinois is a deregulated market, Mount Vernon residents can shop for competitive electricity suppliers to potentially reduce their supply rate.

Electric Utility in Mount Vernon

ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Ameren Illinois

Natural Gas Utility in Mount Vernon

Peoples Gas
North Shore Gas
Nicor Gas
Ameren Illinois

Mount Vernon vs Illinois Energy Rates

Metric	Mount Vernon	Illinois Average	US Average
Electric Rate (¢/kWh)	23.13¢	23.85¢	16.00¢
Gas Rate ($/therm)	$1.08	$1.06	$1.47
Monthly Electric Bill	$119	$123	$117
Monthly Gas Bill	$96	$94	$73

Energy Assistance Programs for Mount Vernon Residents

As a Illinois city, Mount Vernon residents can access the following state and local assistance programs:

✅ Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)
✅ LIHEAP Illinois
✅ ComEd Energy Efficiency Program
✅ Ameren Illinois ActOnEnergy

Energy-Saving Tips for Mount Vernon Residents

✓ Winterize your pipes and insulate your water heater for cold months.
✓ Install a programmable thermostat and set heating schedules around your work day.
✓ Check that your furnace filter is replaced monthly during peak heating season.
✓ Add weatherstripping to exterior doors — a common source of heat loss in older Midwest homes.
✓ Consider shopping for a competitive electricity supplier in deregulated Ohio, Illinois markets.

FAQ — Gas & Electricity in Mount Vernon, Illinois

The average residential electricity rate in Mount Vernon is approximately 23.13¢/kWh per kWh. The average household pays around $119 per month for electricity.
Natural gas customers in Mount Vernon pay an average of $96 per month. The rate is approximately $1.08/therm per therm.
Electricity in Mount Vernon is distributed by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. Contact your provider at your local service address to confirm which utility serves your home.
Mount Vernon natural gas service is provided by Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. Call them directly for new service connections or to report a gas leak.
Mount Vernon's electricity rate of 23.13¢/kWh is below the Illinois state average of 23.85¢/kWh. This can reflect a municipal utility or favorable regional generation mix.
To start electric service in Mount Vernon, contact ComEd (Commonwealth Edison) and Ameren Illinois. For gas service, contact Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. You'll typically need a photo ID, your new address, and a move-in date. Service can usually be established within 1-3 business days.